FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which 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 that is this large, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets and can include the registration of this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans that is greater than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – provided you apply at normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of elements that determine the well-being of your company and the extent of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your business.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine the well-being for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide an individualised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan so you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, how long the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance 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 techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an company owner uses the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.