FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated 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 permits preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to make the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.