FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either 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 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have 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. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within standard business time and you 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 statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.