FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Advancetown Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Advancetown Small Business Loans
Advancetown unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.