FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and may be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard company time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply in normal business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your business and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request the business loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
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 day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved 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% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company lending specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.