FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current 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 typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money However, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.