FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees 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?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
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. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all company purpose including business remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a 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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application within quality company time and you allow us to utilise 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 an answer within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request in normal business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt 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 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine your well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.