FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is 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, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. The applicant must also 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 demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any company use, including company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for 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 to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine what is the health for your company and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
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 covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. We will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified 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, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.