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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular 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 an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible 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 trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.