FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After 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 particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the health of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.