FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Andrews Farm Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Andrews Farm Small Business Loans
Andrews Farm unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Andrews Farm Business Loans
What is the Larger Andrews Farm Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 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 instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.