FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business 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 trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the 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 company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.