FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Acacia Gardens Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Acacia Gardens Small Business Loans
Acacia Gardens unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Acacia Gardens Business Loans
What is the Larger Acacia Gardens Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against 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 an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.