FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and 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 your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.