FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Sydenham Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Sydenham Small Business Loans
Sydenham unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Sydenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or 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 utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing 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 registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.