FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Willoughby East unsecured loans provides 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.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Willoughby East Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that 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 that is this large the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer the decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of variables for determining what is the health of the business and the level of repayments that your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine the well-being for your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and offer you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow routine, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner utilises assets they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset might be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150K, generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.