FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial 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 your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend 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 the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.