FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for 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 application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $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 worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in just the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with 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, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been running, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from day one. 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 are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. The professionals will provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital aspect 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses assets they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.