FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the health for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans experts. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.