FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Anstead Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Anstead Small Business Loans
Anstead unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This 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 divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Anstead Business Loans
What is the Larger Anstead Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based 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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and you 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 provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will 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 like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with details on 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 early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.