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 offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business use, including company 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
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 weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.