FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Wilberforce Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Wilberforce Small Business Loans
Wilberforce 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.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. The business loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as control of cash flow company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Wilberforce Business Loans
What is the Larger Wilberforce Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, which could also be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans of more than $250,000 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 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health questions. It is not an offer or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you may receive may be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
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 have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide 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 of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request in standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision within just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us copies of your bank statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business times and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of elements to determine what is the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics of your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we look at a range of elements to assess your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
If you decide to request one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the company is in operation for, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and there are no additional charges (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful company loan professionals. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow standard, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security for a company loan?
Up to $150K in loans no asset security is required upfront 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 detailed in your loan contract document) Asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual ensure and security in the form of an asset charge.