FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.