FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
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 for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.