FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets and can be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for 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. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application at quality company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess your health for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of 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 repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending experts. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner makes use of an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.