FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Willunga Small Business Loans
Willunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and the money could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any business use, including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your business needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge over assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned according to the date a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you submit your request during standard company times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as the span of one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours, and let us use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and you allow us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we look at a variety of elements for determining the health of the business and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health for your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment of your company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. It is a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans. You’ll be aware of the amount it is that you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
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 talk to one of our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral 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 secure your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We use an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to provide rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.