FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest 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 is operating in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. 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 do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.