FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as 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 use.
About 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 between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned 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 that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.