FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can 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 variables that determine your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the 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)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.