FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Altona Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Altona Small Business Loans
Altona unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Altona Business Loans
What is the Larger Altona Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.