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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable 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 contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned 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 notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could 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 some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application at normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health of the business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.