FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable 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 objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, 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: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.