FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a 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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for 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 fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide 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 which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.