FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Abbotsbury Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Abbotsbury Small Business Loans
Abbotsbury unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Abbotsbury Business Loans
What is the Larger Abbotsbury Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 credit that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health that is your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in the 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 guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.