FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements that determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs 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 punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, 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?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is an essential 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.