FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have 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 every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The 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 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, 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 request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with 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 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to get a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.