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 offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been 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) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment or as 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’s as a result of an charge over assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within the span of one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine your health of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal 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 link to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access, however we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.