FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way 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 decide to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the health for your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital aspect 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.