FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Atwell Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Atwell Small Business Loans
Atwell unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Atwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Atwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.