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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.