FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on 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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during quality company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.