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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then 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 almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost every business use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business has been operating for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.