FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify 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 is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to make use of 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 a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.