FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
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 expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable 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 that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD as well as 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 approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request at standard company timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being of your business and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business 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 pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of charges on assets.