FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, 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 size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
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 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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 worth of trade (for you to qualify for 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 simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six 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 bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and 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 and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.