FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Attadale Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Attadale Small Business Loans
Attadale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Attadale Business Loans
What is the Larger Attadale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a 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 require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.