FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Annangrove Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Annangrove Small Business Loans
Annangrove unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Annangrove Business Loans
What is the Larger Annangrove Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this with 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 is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease 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 the answer to a series of financial health questions. It 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 that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and how long 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 with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.