FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly 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 nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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 trade (for for the 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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.