FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of 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 within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the health of your business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.