FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning 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 term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
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 be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company remodeling, buying 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 required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could 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 you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the business and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. The experts will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.