FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements 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 or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors for determining the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.