FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined 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 the business needs to be 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) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost any business purpose including company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you apply at standard business times and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour – provided you submit your request during standard business times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the health of your company and the level of repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health of the business and the level of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request one of our business loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and an integral 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money however, we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.