FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan experts. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.