FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining the well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing 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.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.