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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost 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 choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.