FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willmot Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Willmot Small Business Loans
Willmot unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Willmot Business Loans
What is the Larger Willmot 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 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 it’s possible to 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. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request during standard business time and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of variables that determine the well-being of the business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your well-being that is your business and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for one of our company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing 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 the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss payment dates and to align your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new funding using the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get a personal guarantee and security that is in the form the charge of assets.