FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.