FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health for your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.