FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health for your business and the extent of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.