FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Attadale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Attadale Small Business Loans
Attadale unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Attadale Business Loans
What is the Larger Attadale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.