FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get 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. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum 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 look at a variety of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.