FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.