FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
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 includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.