FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Atwell Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Atwell Small Business Loans
Atwell unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Atwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Atwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may 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 can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.