FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Willoughby East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business need, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Willoughby East Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby East 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 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been 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) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A larger business loan is a great option for almost all company purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of more than $250K, we may offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We might be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Are I 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the 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 easy. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in just 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour – provided you apply in standard business times 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 can provide a decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait 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 just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we look at a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the level of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of variables to determine the well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
When you request one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a tailored offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is 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 amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the business has been in operation, whether the company has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general health as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business credit experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or an business asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an business loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as detailed in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.