FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the 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 fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in quality company times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal 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 choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to assess your health for your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.