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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.