FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sydenham Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Sydenham Small Business Loans
Sydenham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Sydenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge against assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is 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 gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in 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 secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.