FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by way of charge on assets and can include registration through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request within standard business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve 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 circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard business timings and allow us to utilise 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 the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine your well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of the company as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is in, how long the company has been operating, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending specialists. The experts will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.