FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (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 for almost all business use, including company improvements, purchasing 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 accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee 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 liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the 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 easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.