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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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 company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of your business and the level of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.