FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% 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 company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 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 up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of factors for determining your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business lending specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.