FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very 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 on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and 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 schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.