FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have 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 to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a 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 $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.