FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $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 to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.