FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either 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 every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or 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. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.