FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Adelaide Small Business Loans
Adelaide unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can 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 banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.