FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Athelstone Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Athelstone Small Business Loans
Athelstone unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Athelstone Business Loans
What is the Larger Athelstone Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.