FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The South Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about South Perth Small Business Loans
South Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger South Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger South Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to 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 to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so 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 by taking a charge on assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification 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 require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application during normal business hours and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the health of your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business credit specialists. The specialists will provide 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, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.