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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business 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 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a 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 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – provided you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once 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 agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.