FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be 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 the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for 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 needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails 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 records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based 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 permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess your well-being of the company and the extent of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of your business and the extent of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly company credit specialists. They’ll offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from the assets they have to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.