FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
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 company loans experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be 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 the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.