FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about 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, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the 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 fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.