FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a 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. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner uses assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.