FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Anstead Small Business Loans
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Anstead unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Anstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Anstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.