FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also 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 prove at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets and can be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the 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 within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply in standard company timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables that determine your health for your business and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.