FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.