FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s 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 credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and permit 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 statement, we’ll provide the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.