FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Annandale Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Annandale Small Business Loans
Annandale unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Annandale Business Loans
What is the Larger Annandale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours 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 are able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with 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 protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.