FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Aldinga Small Business Loans
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Aldinga unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Aldinga Business Loans
What is the Larger Aldinga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of 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 specifics the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. 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% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.