FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and 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: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings 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 bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 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. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business 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 the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.