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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated 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 income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250,000, we may 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 your initial application. The pre-approval process 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 finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months 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-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within quality company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to 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. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.