FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
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Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
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 the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to 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 and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to 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 the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
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 get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.