FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health for your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be 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 and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
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. They will be automatically deducted from your company 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 secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.