FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the 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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables for determining the health that is your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated 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, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data 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 an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.