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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.