FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Albert Park Small Business Loans
Albert Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Albert Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Albert Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.