FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to 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 and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business timings and allow us to utilise 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 are able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending experts. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.