FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.