FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.