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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a 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 deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no 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 proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.