FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any company use, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (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. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within normal business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.