FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six 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 specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your health of your company and the amount of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.