FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Atwell Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Atwell Small Business Loans
Atwell 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 is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Atwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Atwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for 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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs 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 not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. 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 remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and 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 that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.