FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Avonsleigh Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Avonsleigh Small Business Loans
Avonsleigh unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Avonsleigh Business Loans
What is the Larger Avonsleigh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business reason, such as 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 use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.