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 provides 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 makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used 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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company 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 business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request at quality company timings and permit us to make use of 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 within just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your business and the amount of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan experts. They will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.