FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Acacia Ridge Small Business Loans
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Acacia Ridge unsecured loans provides amounts 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 this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Acacia Ridge Business Loans
What is the Larger Acacia Ridge Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on 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 setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral 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 standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.