FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business time and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health of the company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (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 cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.