FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides 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.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 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. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.