FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise 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 lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 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’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be 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 will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.