FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based 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 a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove 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 renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.