FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Albion Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Albion Small Business Loans
Albion unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Albion Business Loans
What is the Larger Albion Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.