FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply at standard business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine what is the well-being of your company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long 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 any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. The experts will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential element 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 protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.