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 are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company use, including control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within quality business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables that determine the well-being for your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.