FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 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.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs 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 reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application during standard company timings and you 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 provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for 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 our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge 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 protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.