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 offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down 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 to fulfill almost any company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or 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 business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated 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 company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (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 can be used to fund almost any business use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own 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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$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: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects that determine your health for your company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running and whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loans professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
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 taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.