FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This 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 in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business use, including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to pay back 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application within quality company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.