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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, 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 request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.