FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment 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 necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business 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 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 or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload 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. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.