FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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 between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness 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 it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.