FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so 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 in the form of a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just 1 company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business times and allow us to utilise 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 offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining what is the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health of your business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises the assets they have to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.