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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or 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 annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees 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 to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application in standard company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your health of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not 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 in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.