FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once 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. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you 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 may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.