FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants 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 lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised 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 or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company 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 the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.