FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willmot Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Willmot Small Business Loans
Willmot unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company reason, such as control of cash flow company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Willmot Business Loans
What is the Larger Willmot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to be operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request at quality business times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of elements to determine the health for your company and the level of payments your business can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the level of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our company financing, we will assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the business is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner uses assets they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing additional 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, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get an individual ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.