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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.