FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within just the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.