FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me how you are able to avail the Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
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. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A large company loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, and could include registering this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a 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 without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business times and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as whether the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
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 talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They 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, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner borrows from assets they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.