FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request during quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.