FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information 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. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application during standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer 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 is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.