FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Alfriston Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Alfriston Small Business Loans
Alfriston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Alfriston Business Loans
What is the Larger Alfriston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve 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 offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account 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 submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss 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 business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.