FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business use, including the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
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 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without credit checks 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 health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application at standard business hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to offer a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request within normal business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects for determining what is the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your health for your business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure a 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 majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.