FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use 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 for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an 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 the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises an asset that 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 business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.