FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or 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 growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at quality business timings and let us make use of 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 offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in normal business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.