FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your 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 interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, 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 as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.