FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albion Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.