FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. 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 continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.