FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.