FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items 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 lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, 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 quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard company times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.