FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Aldinga Beach unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Aldinga Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Aldinga Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.