FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so 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 company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer in just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining the health for your business and the level of repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your well-being that is your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request one of our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of banks, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.