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 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may 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 get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.