FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge over assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails 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 items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply during quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use our modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at normal business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being for your business and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. They will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.