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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and 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 loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), 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 also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and 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 if you apply in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six 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 circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors for determining your well-being for your company and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets 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 own.
Are I require security for an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.