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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the 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 for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.