FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Atwell Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Atwell Small Business Loans
Atwell unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Atwell Business Loans
What is the Larger Atwell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s 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.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
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 make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, 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 do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.