FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
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 the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.