FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Perth Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or 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 size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost all company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within quality business hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer within an hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements that determine your health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation and whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset that they own to get the funding. The asset can 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 vast majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is a personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.