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 of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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 be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, to purchase 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 requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health of the business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.