FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus 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 offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.