FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 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 neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application at quality business hours and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application at standard business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company is in operation for, how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this 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 in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.