FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could 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 you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. 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 to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.