FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any business need, including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you make your application in normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine the well-being of your company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you request the company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.