FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a 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 can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.