FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Alkimos Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Alkimos Small Business Loans
Alkimos unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 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 the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Alkimos Business Loans
What is the Larger Alkimos Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.