FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within one hour if you apply during standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess the health of the business and the extent of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request one of our company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us 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 your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.