FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, 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 approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $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 financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is 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 the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine the health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.