FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, 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 is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost all company need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors that determine the health of your company as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the company has been running and how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with 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 the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.