FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover 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 to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may 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 assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and let us make use of 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 provide a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.