FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.