FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined 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 in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to do 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 the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the 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 an business owner utilises assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.