FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to get this 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 on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay 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 grants preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan 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: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to 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 operates in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.