FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or 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 is in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an 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 of business (for 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 quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, 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 the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.