FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated 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 grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health for your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.