FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 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 an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or 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 for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.