FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every business use, including cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
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.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large business loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in quality business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour – provided you submit your request at standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the well-being of the business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been operating and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The professionals will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets 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 in the form the charge of assets.