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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to get this done 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 health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment 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 can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply during standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral element 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.