FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 the traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can be registered in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour if you submit your request at standard company times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in normal business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the extent of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess the health for your company and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (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 includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful company lending experts. We will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral aspect 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 secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.