FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the 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 for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be used for?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking 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. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess what is the well-being of your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.