FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have 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 Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which 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 borrower is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The 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 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality company time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application 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 business and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.