FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Allenby Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Allenby Gardens Small Business Loans
Allenby Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Allenby Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Allenby Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have 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. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health that is your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.