FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
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Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for your 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 company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. This company loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company 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 depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request within standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 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 faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess what is the health of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting 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 punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. The experts will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, 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 utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.