FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business 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 the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments 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 being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.