FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call 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 Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at standard company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at 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 choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.