FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know 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, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to 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 up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.