FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willaston Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Willaston Small Business Loans
Willaston unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including cash flow management, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Willaston Business Loans
What is the Larger Willaston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for 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 generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, including company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets and can include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally based rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows priority over personal property to be granted according to the date 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 requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to make this decision without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables in order to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine the health that is your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer an individualised offer including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running for, whether the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a 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 in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please call our helpful company lending professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is vital and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of assets they own to obtain the funding. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset could be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required before you can access the money However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) Asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.