FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Andrews Farm Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Andrews Farm Small Business Loans
Andrews Farm unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, 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?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.