FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Whalan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whalan Small Business Loans
Whalan unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Whalan Business Loans
What is the Larger Whalan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company purpose including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250K we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (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 simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during quality company hours and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application within standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in just the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors for determining your health that is your business and the level of the repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to assess your health for your business and the amount of repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our company loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner utilises an asset they own to get the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a business 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 assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of charges on assets.