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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $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 be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.