FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to 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, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard company hours and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within normal business time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company operates in, the long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.