FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know in advance 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?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application during standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of variables to determine what is the health of the company and the amount of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets before you can access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.