FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willaston Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Willaston Small Business Loans
Willaston unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Willaston Business Loans
What is the Larger Willaston 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 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business use, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as 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 required to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We may be able to make this decision without credit checks 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. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (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 application process is simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer an answer within just one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with 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 on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of aspects that determine your well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you apply for the business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running for, how long the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company credit specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. The figure 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 remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and a vital element 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 customer security and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises the assets they have to make a loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, there is personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.