FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, 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 in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.