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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects 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 lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you apply during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. 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 can request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.