FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, 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, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.