FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 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 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do 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 questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase 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 cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work 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 secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details 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 an business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.