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 provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a cash-based loan so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available 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 expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage 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 have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request within quality business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour, provided you apply within normal business times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of variables for determining your health of your business and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is in, how long the company is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no 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 no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to make a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money However, we do need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.