FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (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 no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.