FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
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Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge on assets, which could also be registered on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run 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 in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I 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’ worth of transactions (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 fast and simple. Just complete the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will call you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer a decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of factors that determine the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your company and the level of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to request the company loans, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and in the event that the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan specialists. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect the information we collect, use, share and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital part 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 sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is a personal guarantee and security in the form a charge over assets.