FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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 continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application within normal business hours and permit 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 statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.