FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, 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.
Concerning 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 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory 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 necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.