FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Albanvale Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Albanvale Small Business Loans
Albanvale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Albanvale Business Loans
What is the Larger Albanvale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if 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 choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.