FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid 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 a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have 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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.