FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided 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 remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ 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 often offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can 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 factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form charges on assets.