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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by 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’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.