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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take 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 most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the level of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.