FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out 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 process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding 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 make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.