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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Anstead Small Business Loans
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Anstead unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Anstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Anstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make 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 made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be 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 opt to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.