FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at standard business times 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 are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little 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 specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine your health that is your business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.