FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine what is the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.