FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This 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 loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. You must 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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment 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 a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 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 as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.