FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Attadale Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Attadale Small Business Loans
Attadale unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Attadale Business Loans
What is the Larger Attadale Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.