FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willunga Small Business Loans
Willunga unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. The company loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any company use, including the management of cash flow, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Concerning Larger Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost all business reason, such as company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to access funding over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge against assets, and could include registering this through the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned depending on the date that a registration of a security interest.
Caveats are legal form of document to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
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 at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Just fill out the online application in few minutes and a dedicated business loan specialist will call you to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during quality business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to provide an answer in as little as an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved 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 to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statements , it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within standard business timings and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements we can offer a decision within the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) We may be in a position to provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health for your company and the level of the repayments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a company loan?
When you apply for our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, the long the company has been in operation and how long the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. They’ll provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure that you don’t miss payments and to work your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and secure your information, is vital and a vital aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner utilises the assets they have to make the funds for a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home, or a company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get personal guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.