FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Alexandria Small Business Loans
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Alexandria unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Alexandria Business Loans
What is the Larger Alexandria Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.