FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whalan Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Whalan Small Business Loans
Whalan unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our company loan is a cash-based loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Whalan Business Loans
What is the Larger Whalan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done in the form of a charge on assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company 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)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business expert in lending will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (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 as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application during standard company times and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide a decision within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be 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 opt to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects to determine how much we can lend you well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know the exact amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and any accrued interest at the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner makes use of assets they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing new financing by using the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.