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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 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 deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.