FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. 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 might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (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 need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.