FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company need, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all company use, including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll 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: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in quality business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour if you submit your request in standard business time and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged 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 pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner borrows from assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.