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 of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide 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 up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors for determining the well-being of the company as well as the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.