FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.