FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost all company purpose including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out 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 a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could 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.
Should I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.