FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality company times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.