FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Alfriston Small Business Loans
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Alfriston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Alfriston Business Loans
What is the Larger Alfriston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified 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 the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.