FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whalan Small Business Loans
Let me know how you are able to avail the Whalan Small Business Loans
Whalan unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any company use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Whalan Business Loans
What is the Larger Whalan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be used for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used to fund almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge on assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally liable if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits 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 document that is filed to provide the legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months worth of bank statements.
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: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during quality business times and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we usually provide an answer within one hour if you submit your request in standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision in just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we consider a variety of elements that determine how much we can lend you health for your business and the amount of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine your health of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business has been running for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to do this please contact our helpful business loans professionals. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal amount remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds, however we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.