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. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided 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 reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Sydenham Business Loans
What is the Larger Sydenham Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
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 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 filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in quality business time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a 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. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is vital 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.