FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.