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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. 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 financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.