FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Applecross Small Business Loans
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Applecross unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Applecross Business Loans
What is the Larger Applecross Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.