FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Whites Valley Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail 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 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an instant response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company need, such as the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for 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 of loan that can be used to fund business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge against assets, and may include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than defining security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide an official notice of a claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and 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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just complete the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you make your application at standard business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer a decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health of your company and the level of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount 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.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is in, how long the business has been operating for, how long the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loans experts. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or an business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it’s means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money but we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security that is in the form an asset charge.