FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for 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 required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business time and you allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for business loans with us business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.