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 between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at quality company hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess what is the health of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.