FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in standard business timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get a business 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 need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.