FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as an company 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 about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health that is your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.