FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company purpose including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the well-being that is your company and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay 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 obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.