FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for 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 have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining what is the well-being of your business and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.