FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willaston Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Willaston Small Business Loans
Willaston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Willaston Business Loans
What is the Larger Willaston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount the business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 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.
What can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger company loans of $250,000 or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application within standard company timings and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply during normal business timings and let us use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of variables to determine the well-being of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the extent of the repayments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know the exact amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several variables like the amount to be borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the business has been operating as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with 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. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company loans experts. They’ll provide you with details for repayment and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment in addition to 1.5% of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their security. We use an advanced banking verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner utilises assets they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a vehicle as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access however, we do need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in the loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans over $150K generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.