FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Alexander Heights Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Alexander Heights Small Business Loans
Alexander Heights unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Alexander Heights Business Loans
What is the Larger Alexander Heights Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (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 larger business loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.