FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so 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 size of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, 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 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the business is in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company credit professionals. The professionals will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses assets they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.