FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 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 is a great option for almost every business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple 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 require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$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 and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 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 a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine your health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to request our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and an integral aspect 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 personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.