FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments 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 should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.