FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund 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 loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every business reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
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 over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $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, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application within normal business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once 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 specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects that determine your well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to assess the well-being of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial element 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 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses assets they own to secure the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.