FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, 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.
Concerning Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation 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) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or 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 necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you make your application within standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess the well-being of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. 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 no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan professionals. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining 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 with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance 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 and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may 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 own.
Should I require security to secure an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.