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 are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), 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 – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and a vital aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.