FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, 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 loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
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 which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a 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)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to help 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 worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision within one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess your health of the business and the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine your health of your company and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business lending professionals. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we do require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security in the form an asset charge.