FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
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 expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent 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 trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs 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 contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). 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 that is filed to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard company time and permit us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects for determining your well-being for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for the business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and overall health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount 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 is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer 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 the process of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.