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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $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 minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the 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, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.