FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and 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: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much 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 long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.