FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Willunga South Small Business Loans
Willunga South unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual interest rate along with other charges and fees. We offer a business loan is a cash-based loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business purpose including cash flow management, business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About 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 growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly every business reason, such as business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as 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 for funding of more than $150,000. This is by taking a charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this in the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest that is registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to provide the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans of $250K or more we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help ease the process. We may be able to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It’s not an offer or guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be subject to different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
For a loan of up to $100,000, you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as the span of one company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be in a position to offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you opt to upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide a decision in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us the copies of bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine what is the health that is your business as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you apply for a particular amount, we look at a range of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the company credit, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide an individualised offer, including loan amount, term and the interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you be aware of the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on company loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business is in, how long the business is in operation as well as whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated in establishing 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 amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business lending experts. The experts will offer you with details on repayment and an early payment figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is of huge importance and is an essential part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account details online. This allows us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when the company owner uses an asset that they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or it could be a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is the process of securing additional financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to secure an company loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access but we do require the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as stated in the loan contract) the security of assets is not needed. For loans that exceed $150K, generally, you can get personal ensure and security that is in the form the charge of assets.