FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Alberton Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Alberton Small Business Loans
Alberton unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.