FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, and may 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 general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality company hours and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have 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 within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it may take 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 elements in order to assess what is the well-being for your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being for your company and the extent of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up 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 loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loans professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.