FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Alfriston Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Alfriston Small Business Loans
Alfriston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Alfriston Business Loans
What is the Larger Alfriston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll 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 long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for a business 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. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.