FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Angle Park Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Angle Park Small Business Loans
Angle Park unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Angle Park Business Loans
What is the Larger Angle Park Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.