FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whites Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Whites Valley Small Business Loans
Whites Valley unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management 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 to fund personal expenses.
About larger Whites Valley Business Loans
What is the Larger Whites Valley Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company need, including company improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that exceeds $250,000 we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request during quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we will be able to provide the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour, provided you submit your request in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements in order to assess what is the well-being that is your business and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request the business loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business operates in, the long the company has been running and what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful company loans experts. We will offer you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with 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 information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the business owner uses an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to get a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds However, we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is a personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.