FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willunga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Willunga Small Business Loans
Willunga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company use, including cash flow management, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard company timings and you allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at normal business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you upload the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of variables that determine your well-being of your business and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to make an application for our company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business is in operation, whether the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. The experts will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect 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 make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
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 your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.