FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers 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 how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or 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 virtually every business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funding be used for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request our business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t 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 expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business loans experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.