FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person 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 operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document 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 an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance 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 provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.