FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
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 transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply at normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
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 is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital 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 standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.