FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If 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 ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist 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 worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing 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 loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.