FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining the health for your company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of the business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you 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 will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These 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 safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.