FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated 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 business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an 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 prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take 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 can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.