FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the West Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about West Perth Small Business Loans
West Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger West Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger West Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is 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 in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor 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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application during quality company hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have 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. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine how much we can lend you well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you can get a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.