FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you receive could be subject to 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 over 18 years, have 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 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and allow 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 banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply within normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors that determine what is the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.