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 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger 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 to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request during standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business hours and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the funding. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.