FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Willoughby East Small Business Loans
Willoughby East unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
The application to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Willoughby East Business Loans
What is the Larger Willoughby East Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost all business need, including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory or as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. It’s as a result of an charge on assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR allows preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We may be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment, which involves the answer to a series of financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may apply for an company 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)
- must show at least six months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 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 twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you apply during standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer the decision in just 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at normal business times and let us use the bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health for your company and the extent of repayments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the health of your company as well as the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to apply for the business loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide an individualised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the general health and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to do this please call our helpful company loans specialists. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and making it clear the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner utilises the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan obligations (as stipulated in your loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security that is in the form charges on assets.