FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage 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 have been 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, 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 certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been in operation for, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as 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 repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to get the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.