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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the health for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.