FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Whalan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whalan Small Business Loans
Whalan unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Whalan Business Loans
What is the Larger Whalan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets and can include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (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 to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer within an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have 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 specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of elements in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. The specialists will provide you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow routine, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being upfront about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses the assets they have to get a loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required upfront to access the money but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.