FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements for determining your health of your business and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital 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 dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.