FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Alkimos Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Alkimos Small Business Loans
Alkimos unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Alkimos Business Loans
What is the Larger Alkimos Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health of the company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business 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 business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.