FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willoughby Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Willoughby Small Business Loans
Willoughby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Willoughby Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old 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.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge against assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, 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, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply in standard business timings and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide a decision within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply within normal business time and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess how much we can lend you well-being of the business and the amount of the repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to assess your health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for a company loan?
When you request business loans with us company credit, we will assess the risk assessment the company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll offer you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is of paramount importance and a vital 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 secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account details 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 uses an asset they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or an business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Should I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150K in loans there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.