FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Annangrove Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Annangrove Small Business Loans
Annangrove unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Annangrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Annangrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check 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 well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.