FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business need, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out 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 is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (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. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health of your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been running, in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you 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 repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can 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 borrows from the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.