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 amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. Your business must belong to 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 demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s 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 you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a 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 continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account 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 usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining the health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.