FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
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 the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may 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 around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.