FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload 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 an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.