FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six 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 questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous 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 in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information 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 safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.