FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Advancetown Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Advancetown Small Business Loans
Advancetown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Advancetown Business Loans
What is the Larger Advancetown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and you allow 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 banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 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 circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application 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 amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.