FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail 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 which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within normal business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been running, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.