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 of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your 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 available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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 worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you submit your request in standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. 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 are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business credit specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses assets they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.