FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either 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 almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so 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. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered on 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 stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide 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 could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is crucial and an integral element 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.