FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albion Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.