FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willunga Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Willunga Small Business Loans
Willunga unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
You can apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. We offer a business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business use, including managing cash flows, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Willunga Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large company loan can be used for nearly all company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge over assets and can include registration on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger company loans of more than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We could be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health questions. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (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 few minutes and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months 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 you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer within an hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and permit 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 statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer within an hour if you apply within standard business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision in just one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of variables to determine how much we can lend you health for your company as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances for your company.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to request the company loan, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. This company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase, the industry the company operates in, how long the company is in operation and how long the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your loan at any point in time.
If you do decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful company credit specialists. They will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the total of the principal remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being transparent about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account details online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a company owner uses an asset they own to secure the funding. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
What do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150K there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 typically, you will need personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.