FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Avalon Small Business Loans
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Avalon unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.