FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any business use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can include registration through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s 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 ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.