FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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 be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including business renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and may be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application in quality company hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you upload documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour if you make your application at standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors in order to assess what is the well-being of the business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health that is your business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company is in operation, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.