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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance 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 you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company need, including company renovations, to purchase 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 a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for a 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health for your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit professionals. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.