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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have 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 company loan is a great option for almost all business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
The 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 over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged 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 – as long as you apply within quality company timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess the well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.