FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.