FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check 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 checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part 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 dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.