FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, 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 for personal purposes.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (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 with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.