FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
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 items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.