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 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of 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 that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being for your company 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 that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.