FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application during quality business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 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 quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the level of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of factors to assess your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing 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 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner utilises the assets they have to get the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.