FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (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 trade (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 loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you 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 banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health of your company and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.