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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for 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 accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows 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 form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application within standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital part 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of assets they own to secure the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.