FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with details on 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 payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.