FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Avalon Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you 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 decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.