FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances 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 business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.