FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist 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 License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to 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 particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast 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 secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.