FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no 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 request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.