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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial element 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.