FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use 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 remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About the 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 are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the 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?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official document filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a company 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’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply in standard company timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables for determining the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of your business and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the company is in, how long the company has been in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please call our helpful business lending experts. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout and 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, 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 use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required before you can access the money but we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.