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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including 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?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor 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 lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and you allow us to 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 statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.