FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of 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 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business need, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
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, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard company time and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer a decision in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of factors for determining what is the health of the company as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an business loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide an individualised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 get a cash loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing 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 pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company credit specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the time of early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner borrows from assets they own to get the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.