FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Alkimos Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Alkimos Small Business Loans
Alkimos unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Alkimos Business Loans
What is the Larger Alkimos Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.