FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or 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 annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have 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 funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge over assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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)
- must show at least six 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 application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply within standard business times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables to determine your health that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for the company loan, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.