FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Port Willunga unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Port Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the business needs to be operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A large company loan is a great option for almost any business purpose including business improvements, purchasing inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge against assets, and may include registration through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits the priority of personal property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you are offered could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request in standard business timings and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 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. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you 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 to $100K) We can usually provide a response in one hour – provided you make your application at normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the specifics of each application. Some offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements that determine what is the well-being of the company and the level of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we look at a range of elements to determine your well-being for your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on 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 request business loans with us business credit, we will assess the risk profile of your company and offer an individualised proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. The business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
The interest rates on company loans rates depend on several factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation for, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and overall well-being or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll need to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an business owner uses an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security for an business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K typically, you will need a personal guarantee and security in the form of an asset charge.