FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willmot Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willmot Small Business Loans
Willmot unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Willmot Business Loans
What is the Larger Willmot Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all business reason, such as company improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment, as 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 needed to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registering this with the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for a 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 in just a few minutes, and a dedicated company loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply within quality business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer a decision in as little as one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour, provided you apply in standard business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for 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 is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advance bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements that determine the health of your company and the extent of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the business has been running and in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This is calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal amount remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer 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 business owner borrows from an asset that they own to obtain the funding. The asset could be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security for a company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security upfront to access the money however, we do need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as detailed in your loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security that is in the form a charge over assets.