FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a 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 is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs 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% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.