FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Avondale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Avondale Small Business Loans
Avondale unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Avondale Business Loans
What is the Larger Avondale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.