FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. 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 least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as 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. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with 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 approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.