FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and you allow 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 a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.