FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow 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 bank statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your well-being of the 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 the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest 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 make sure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.