FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K 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 be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for 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 an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the health of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.