FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as 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 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.