FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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 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 few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors in order to assess the health of the business and the level of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your well-being for your business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company financing, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted 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 data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.