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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then 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 company use, including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the 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 be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (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 large business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank 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. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll 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 will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit experts. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.