FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health of your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.