FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Advancetown Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Advancetown Small Business Loans
Advancetown unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Advancetown Business Loans
What is the Larger Advancetown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory 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 to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for 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 filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.