FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.