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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.