FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify 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 with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also 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 of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess the health for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.