FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals 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 our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
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 do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.