FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, 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 is a great option for almost all company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to re-pay 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 that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, 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 financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After 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 offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you make your application in normal business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business loan experts. We will offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being upfront about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital element 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 personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.