FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and could include registration with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health 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 extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could 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, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables that determine what is the health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful business credit professionals. The professionals will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast 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 could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.