FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no 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 the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.