FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine how much we can lend you health that is your business and the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150K generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.