FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in quality business times and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are 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 within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply in normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of aspects to determine the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request the business loans, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.