FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the 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. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may 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 look at a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and is a crucial element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you 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 is when the business owner uses assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.