FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business credit professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.