FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Let me know how you can avail the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Willunga South unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
You can apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive an instant response and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is a cash-based loan which means you be aware of the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including the management of cash flow, business remodeling, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Willunga South Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga South 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 term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business use, including company remodeling, buying inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done as a result of an charge on assets, and may include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check, and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you might receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form in just a few minutes, and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you submit your request at quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, it could be faster based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you apply within normal business timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in around six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account 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 particular amount, we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the extent of repayments your business can support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the particulars of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will 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 vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for and the sector the company is in, how long the business is in operation for, whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the overall well-being or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you need to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I pay out the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and any accrued interest at the time of early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work with your cash flow standard, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to protecting the security of clients and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify the bank account details online to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner makes use of the assets they have to get the loan. The asset may be an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.