FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Whitby Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Whitby Small Business Loans
Whitby unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow-friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. This business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost every business need, such as cash flow management, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About Larger Whitby Business Loans
What is the Larger Whitby Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your business needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge on assets, and could be registered on the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than stating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to pay back 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 items or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer notice of a legal claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting larger company loans of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company expert in lending will be in touch to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financials from 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 to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer in just an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you submit your request at normal business hours and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide the decision within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we might be in a position to offer you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval form, it will take around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements in order to assess the health of your business and the extent of the repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of your business and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particulars the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for one of our business credit, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and offer you with a customised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the business operates in, the long the business has been in operation for, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee is the cost 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 loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
How do you make repayments work?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow general, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is a crucial 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 protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner makes use of an asset that they own to get the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new funding using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. If you adhere to your loan obligations (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security in the form of the charge of assets.