FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner makes use of an asset they own to get a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.