FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health for your business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.