FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard company time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at normal business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with 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 all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loans professionals. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.