FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
The application 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 have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning 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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application at standard business timings and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being of the company and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business has been running, what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.