FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.