FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about 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 daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply at standard company times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine what is the health of your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. 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 verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.