FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
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 funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you 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 repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business timings and 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 bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.