FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 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 an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business 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 records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at quality business hours and allow 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 bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including 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 company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises the assets they have to make the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.