FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.