FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to 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 demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available 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 in the form of a charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business 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’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as 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 need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as 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 or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the 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. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining what is the well-being of the company and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess your well-being of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you are able to access the money, however we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.