FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the 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 may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.