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 the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
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 business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost any company reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets and can include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
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 loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 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 upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within an hour – provided you make your application at normal business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being that is your company and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner uses an asset they own to get the loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security for a company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally, there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.