FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About 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 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Perth Business Loans
What is the Larger Perth Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly all business use, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to re-pay 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 registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have 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 over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request in standard company time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business hours and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining the health that is your company and the level of payments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you make an application for our business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been operating as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to do this please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will offer you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.