FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply during normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan 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 date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.