FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business 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 one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply 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 opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business 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 protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.