FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Annerley Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Annerley Small Business Loans
Annerley unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Annerley Business Loans
What is the Larger Annerley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run 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 allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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 company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.