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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $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 help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard company timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.