FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.