FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about 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.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated 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, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to 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. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.