FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Willagee Small Business Loans
Let me know more about Willagee Small Business Loans
Willagee unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. Our company loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every business reason, such as control of cash flow company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Willagee Business Loans
What is the Larger Willagee Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan can be used for almost any company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge against assets, which could also include registration on the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay credit that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re requesting a Larger Business Loan of more than $250K we can offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to do this without a credit verification 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 questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, and interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer a response in one hour, provided you apply at standard business times and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide a decision within 1 company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you send us the copies of bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour – provided you apply in normal business timings and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer an answer within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine the health for your company and the amount of repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to apply for our business financing, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer you with a customised proposal that includes the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount you will have to pay, including costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the funds will be used for, the industry the company is operating in, how long the business has been running as well as in the event that the business has enough cash flow to cover the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding and no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to do this please speak to our friendly business loans specialists. The experts will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is crucial and an integral part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner utilises assets they own to get the loan. The asset could be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new financing taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security to get an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we do need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not required. For loans over $150K typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.