FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.