FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know 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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might 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 at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your 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 offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged 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 off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.