FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use 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 remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (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. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer within an hour if you apply at standard company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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 particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine what is the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business 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 or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.