FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail 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, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is 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 company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might 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 answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can 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 business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during quality company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.