FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Avalon Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be 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 the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.