FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into 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 business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% 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, your business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for almost any company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is by way of charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger business loans of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in quality company hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request within normal business times and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to assess your health of the company and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for our company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been running as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. The professionals will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.