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 can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.