FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We 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 time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.