FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company 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 cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within six 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.