FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The 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?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application within quality business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements for determining your well-being of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will 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 am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. The experts will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified 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 so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.