FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets and can be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have 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 fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and at what time, 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 can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with the details of your 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 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.