FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Alberton Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Alberton Small Business Loans
Alberton unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Alberton Business Loans
What is the Larger Alberton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.