FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a 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 a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying new 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for 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 up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and you allow us to 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 can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.