FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including business 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 to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 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 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality company timings and let us 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 will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six 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 on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been operating for, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.