FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and 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. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial element 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.