FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.