FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important 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 in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on 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 at least 18 years old, 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 three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $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 lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time 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 upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for 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 not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.