FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for 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’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total 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 vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast 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, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.