FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial 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 typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 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 bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.