FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Alexander Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Alexander Heights Small Business Loans
Alexander Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Alexander Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Alexander Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.