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 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at quality business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced 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 an answer in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. 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 can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.