FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Port Willunga Small Business Loans
Port Willunga unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every business reason, such as managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing for purchasing inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Port Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Port Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A 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 the business needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger business loan can be used for almost any business need, including business renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets, which could also include registration with the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than specifying the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are 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 security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to offer the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial well-being 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 that you might receive could be based on 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 the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during quality company times and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide a decision in just the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you make your application in standard business hours and let us use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide the decision within an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be in a position to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us the copies of bank statements it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors that determine your health of your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine the health for your company and the amount of payments your company 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 a company loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of factors such as the amount that is that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company has been operating, how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loans experts. We will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect data, process, exchange and protect 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 sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to security for our clients and privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner uses assets they own to get the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lenders, not just the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I need security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money However, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.