FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Atwell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Atwell Small Business Loans
Atwell unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Atwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Atwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health that is your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.