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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health of your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for 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 and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in 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 amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.