FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 gives preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship 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 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.