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, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About 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 range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The 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 of this size the company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets and can be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$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: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour if you make your application in quality business time and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been running as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial aspect 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 financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as detailed in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.