FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.