FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Sylvania Small Business Loans
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Sylvania unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sylvania Business Loans
What is the Larger Sylvania Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also be 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory 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 required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth 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 loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company lending professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.