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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used for almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a 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 simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.