FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry 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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified 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.