FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Perth Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Perth Small Business Loans
Perth unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Concerning 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 range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700K. Your company must belong to 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 to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, 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 needed for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for you to qualify for 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged 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 apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you submit your request within standard business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to offer the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables for determining your well-being of the company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the health that is your company and the extent of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile of your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know the exact amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business is in operation for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan specialists. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow general, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a company asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access However, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.