FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Aldinga Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the 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 funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Aldinga Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Aldinga Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business credit experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.