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 provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you apply within standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at normal business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine your health of your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure 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 business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.