FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital 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 standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.