FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can 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 prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the 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 reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. 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 date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.