FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Alkimos Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Alkimos Small Business Loans
Alkimos unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $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 what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Alkimos Business Loans
What is the Larger Alkimos Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable 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 lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from 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 usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes 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 certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as 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 is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.