FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate 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 business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors for determining the health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of 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 costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details 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 early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.