FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve 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 specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront 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 a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.