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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application within standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining your well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the 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 particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication 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, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.