FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Allawah Small Business Loans
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Allawah unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Allawah Business Loans
What is the Larger Allawah Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the 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 statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining 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 ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by 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 new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.