FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing 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 off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.