FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business need, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply in quality business times 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 are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors for determining your health that is your company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess your health of your business and the extent of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.