FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About 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 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range 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 determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application in normal business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company has been running for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please contact our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 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 your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.