FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for 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, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business 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 worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times 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 banking statements we can provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects for determining what is the well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.