FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Adelaide Business Loans
What is the Larger Adelaide Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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 trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.