FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
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Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent 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 the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 business (for a 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 an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with 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 details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements 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 Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.