FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own 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 Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element 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 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.