FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Aldinga Beach Small Business Loans
Aldinga Beach unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible 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 $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.