FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.