FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the health of your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request the company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The experts will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.