FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Sydney Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydney Small Business Loans
Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to 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 least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
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 goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The 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 over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health of your company and the extent of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.