FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) 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 also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within quality company time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine your well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.