FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $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 and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal 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 use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.