FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply in quality company times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 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 in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been operating, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance 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 secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.