FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More 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, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of 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 one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains 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 assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account 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 loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.