FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then 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 nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost any company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for 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 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 make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire 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 repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.