FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Anketell Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Anketell Small Business Loans
Anketell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Anketell Business Loans
What is the Larger Anketell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which 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 lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.