FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydenham Small Business Loans
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Sydenham unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Sydenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydenham 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 up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The 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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your health of your company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.