FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts 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 this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of 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 for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online 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 allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your health for your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential 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 protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I need security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.