FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Willaston Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willaston Small Business Loans
Willaston unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company reason, such as cash flow management, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Willaston Business Loans
What is the Larger Willaston Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funds be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge against assets, and could include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is generally based rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person who is signing 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 register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan that exceeds $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is 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 credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you receive could be based on different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may be eligible 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 company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the 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 quick and simple. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during quality business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as an company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal company hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour, provided you apply within normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer the decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method can be ensure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being of your company as well as the amount of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request our company loans, we will assess the risk profile the company and offer you with a tailored offer, including the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any interest rates, fees or charges.
What is the basis for the rate I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the advance loan at any time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company credit experts. We will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online so we can provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses an asset they own to make the funding. The asset could be an individual property, such as the family home or a company property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it’s a way of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. require an individual guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form of a charge over assets.