FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $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 financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll 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 am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s not any 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 make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.