FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Avalon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health for your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.