FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.