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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into 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 nearly any company use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. 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 an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.