FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of 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 who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.