FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able 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 granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality company timings 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 banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.