FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as 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 necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the 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 for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.