FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application within quality business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being that is your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
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 includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.