FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at quality business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your 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 particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.