FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
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Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $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: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six 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 faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out 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 all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.