FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The 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, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to 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 documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the health of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and 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 deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you are able to access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.