FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.