FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, 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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a 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 fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it takes 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 certain amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the business has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure 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 standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.