FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company borrower 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 lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying 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 through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within quality company hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the 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 agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine your health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been running, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.