FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Advancetown Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Advancetown Small Business Loans
Advancetown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Advancetown Business Loans
What is the Larger Advancetown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are 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 seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide 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 on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit 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 to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee 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 in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.