FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Port Willunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including control of cash flow business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
About Larger Port Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can be registered through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans of $250K or more it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide a decision within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank 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 offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements that determine what is the health of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to take this route, please contact our helpful company lending professionals. The professionals will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the business owner uses an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new financing by taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.