FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 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 may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.