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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.