FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan 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. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. We will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.