FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is 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 the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.