FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and 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 size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if 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 reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard company time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure 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 the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.