FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been 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) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to 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 normal business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the 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, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.