FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine what is the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine the health of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.