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Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Abbotsbury Small Business Loans
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Abbotsbury unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Abbotsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Abbotsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.