FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to your 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 interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, 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 use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.