FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts 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 this 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 an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time 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 statements , we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour if you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) 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 about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.