FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within quality company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.