FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Alexandra Hills Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Alexandra Hills Small Business Loans
Alexandra Hills unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Alexandra Hills Business Loans
What is the Larger Alexandra Hills Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might 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 own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.