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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company 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 in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
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 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your 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 specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request the company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and when, right 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 in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company lending professionals. They will provide you with repayment details 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 time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the funding. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.