FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure 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 choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, 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’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.