FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in 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 stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details 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 and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of 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 apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.