FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (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, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, 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 such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to make the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.