FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s 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.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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 of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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 require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.