FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers 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.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined 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 in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship 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 the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. 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 own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.