FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.