FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 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 company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan specialists. They will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.