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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the health of your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the level of repayments your company 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 the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company has been operating as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in 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 information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.