FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to do this 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 well-being questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the 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 simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at quality business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you submit your request within standard business time and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables in order to assess your well-being for your company and the level of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, 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 absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of 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 loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly business loan experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.