FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willunga Small Business Loans
Willunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as cash flow management, company remodeling, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own 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 funding for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory as well as for 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. It’s as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that is greater than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business loan specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within an hour if you make your application in standard business times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within just one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours, and 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 statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request during standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of aspects that determine what is the well-being that is your business and the extent of repayments that your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to assess your health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the company and provide you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the funds for a loan. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of the lenders not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need an individual ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.