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 amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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 weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you health of the business and the level of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending specialists. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.