FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range 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 calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After 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. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.