FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you apply in quality business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.