FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willoughby Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willoughby Small Business Loans
Willoughby unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as cash flow management, business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About larger Willoughby Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business purpose including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by way of charge over assets, which could also include registering this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own 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.
An affidavit is an official document filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
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)
- must show at least six months of business (for a 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 a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 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 months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you apply during quality company hours and allow 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 the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply within normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables in order to assess your health of the business and the level of repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of aspects to assess how much we can lend you such as health of your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been running and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and a vital 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 sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do need an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need personal ensure and security in the form charges on assets.