FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over 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 an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the 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?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have 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. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.