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 ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay 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 that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
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. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.