FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me 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 are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A 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 credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects 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 document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements for determining what is the health of the company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health for your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.