FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against 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 smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that 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 business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans experts. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
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. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.