FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, 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 loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals 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. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that 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 such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.