FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the business has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.