FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About 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. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, 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’s by taking a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay 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 permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details 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 twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can repay the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to make the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.