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 of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$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 for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.