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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning 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 term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets and can be registered with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may 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 evaluation that involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could 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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your health for your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and 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 am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner utilises assets they own to secure the 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 or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.