FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the South Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the South Perth Small Business Loans
South Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger South Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger South Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, 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 required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess what is the well-being of the company and the extent of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.