FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 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. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.