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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.