FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could have different terms.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up 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 loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business time and you allow 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 offer the decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced 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 pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.