FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willaston Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Willaston Small Business Loans
Willaston unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Willaston Business Loans
What is the Larger Willaston 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 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include registering this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to make this decision without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in just 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 proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often provide an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also permit us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account accounts, it will take a little longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during normal business time and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 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 the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables for determining your health of the company and the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health for your business and the extent of repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for our business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll know the exact amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s not any 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 make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful company lending specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the date of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of 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 employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately confirm your bank account information online so we can provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner utilises an asset they own to secure a loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it is means of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we do require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.