FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply within quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.