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 provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business loans, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.