FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $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 prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application at quality company times and allow 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 statement, we’ll provide the decision in just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess the health of the company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you make an application for our company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses 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 amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful company loan professionals. The experts will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total 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 outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.