FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
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Adelaide unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as an 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 around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.