FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided 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 virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 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 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (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 process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 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 specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often 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’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.