FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is 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, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests 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 security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. 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 protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.