FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Abbotsbury Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Abbotsbury Small Business Loans
Abbotsbury unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Abbotsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Abbotsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
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 in 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a 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. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.