FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to 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 funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for 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 in just a few minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.