FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and 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. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.