FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Alberton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Alberton Small Business Loans
Alberton unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Alberton Business Loans
What is the Larger Alberton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done 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 health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.