FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application within standard company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little 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, provided you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.