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 ranging from 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 for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.