FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, 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 size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 in this amount, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for 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 quick and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you apply during standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.