FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Aldinga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Aldinga Small Business Loans
Aldinga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 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 pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into 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 nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Aldinga Business Loans
What is the Larger Aldinga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify 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 occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.