FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for 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’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.