FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willunga South Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Willunga South Small Business Loans
Willunga South unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an immediate response, and funds may be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company need, such as the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Willunga South Business Loans
What is the Larger Willunga South Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly, depending on the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to 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 of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any company need, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets, and could include the registration of this through the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to provide notice of a legal claim to property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help simplify the process. We could be able to do this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial assessment that includes 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 extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you are offered could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (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 trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often offer an answer within one hour if you make your application at quality company time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within 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 around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you make your application during standard business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects for determining how much we can lend you well-being of your company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of variables to determine the health of the business as well as the amount of payments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an business loan?
If you decide to request the business credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment of your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know the exact amount due, which includes any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for as well as the field the company operates in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, as well as the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the total amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please call our helpful company credit professionals. We will offer you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is crucial and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funding. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, including the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already have.
What do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.