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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are 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 making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.