FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Applecross Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Applecross Small Business Loans
Applecross unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Applecross Business Loans
What is the Larger Applecross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 company (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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 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 for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.