FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Angle Vale Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Angle Vale Small Business Loans
Angle Vale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Angle Vale Business Loans
What is the Larger Angle Vale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.