FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The North Sydney Small Business Loans
Let me know more about North Sydney Small Business Loans
North Sydney unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About larger North Sydney Business Loans
What is the Larger North Sydney Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for 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 turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register 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 prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during standard company timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide an answer within the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system 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.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your well-being of your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you request the business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.