FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business 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, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour, provided you apply at quality business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request in normal business times and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of aspects to determine your health for your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the business has been in operation and how long the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information 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 as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.