FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Albert Park Small Business Loans
Albert Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Albert Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Albert Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.