FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application 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. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your health of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.