FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Port Willunga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Port Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every business need, including business remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and may be registered with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally accountable if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
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 permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company expert in lending will call you to assist you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you make your application at standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision within just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in normal business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest way would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we look at a range of factors to determine your well-being for your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us business financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay and when, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.