FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used 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 business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
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 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within normal business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we will consider a number of aspects that determine what is the well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess the well-being of your business and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The specialists will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.