FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or 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 large business loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit 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 will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is 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 also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.