FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willoughby Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Willoughby Small Business Loans
Willoughby unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including control of cash flow business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Willoughby Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, which could also be registered through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you may receive may be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the 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 quick and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will call you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application at quality business timings and permit us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide the decision within just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 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 on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you upload documents from your account statement, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to assess the well-being of the company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will know the exact amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay all of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses the assets they have to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee 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’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a business loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.