FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as 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 loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so 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. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine the health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.