FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Mount Albert Small Business Loans
Mount Albert unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Mount Albert Business Loans
What is the Larger Mount Albert Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.