FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wilberforce Small Business Loans
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Wilberforce unsecured loans offers amounts of 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 is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the funds could be available in just 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you 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 installment amount.
What could you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Wilberforce Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilberforce Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for almost every business purpose including company renovations, to purchase equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally accountable 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 registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you are offered could have 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 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for a 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 simple and simple. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the 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 reports.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard company time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the modern bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements , it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of aspects in order to assess the well-being of your business and the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of aspects to assess your well-being of your company and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loans, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation and whether the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the costs?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you be required to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can decide to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. The specialists will offer you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and an integral part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an company owner borrows from an asset that they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans over $150K generally, you can get personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.