FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and 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 amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business lending specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in quality company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to offer a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine the health that is your business and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk profile for your business and offer an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs 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 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit specialists. They will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of paramount importance and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.