FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID 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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this 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 early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.