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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid 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 either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within 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 identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision within just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.