FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
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 control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own 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 trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at quality business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.