FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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 and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might 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 over the age of 18 and have 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality company time and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts 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 time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.