FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
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Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee 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 run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six 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 fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified 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 the bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.