FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, 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 almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central 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 priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.