FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional 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 the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.