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 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost every company purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be based on different conditions.
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, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, 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, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within standard business time and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements for determining the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your health for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation as well as what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. They’ll provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral 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 and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.