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 provides 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 daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application in standard business time and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this 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 choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.