FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess what is the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been operating, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the 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 the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.