FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Angle Park Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Angle Park Small Business Loans
Angle Park unsecured loans offers 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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Angle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Angle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have 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 company loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.