FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible 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 assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application 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 including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application during quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The 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 is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your 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 payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.