FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
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 either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.