FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Willunga South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Willunga South Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We might be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you might receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer a decision within just one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and 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 will be able to offer the decision in just the span of one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most effective method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables for determining what is the health of your company and the extent of payments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your business.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us company credit, we’ll assess the risk profile of your company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. This company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the company assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the company is in, how long the company has been running as well as how long the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan earlier?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending experts. They’ll provide you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get a loan. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Should I need security to get a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets before you are able to access the money however, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.