FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
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 over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining your well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and secure 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.