FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Willetton Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Willetton Small Business Loans
Willetton unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive a same day response and have the funds in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will know ahead of time the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company purpose including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
About larger Willetton Business Loans
What is the Larger Willetton Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate 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 amount of the loan.
Am I eligible 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, and have an annual income of at least $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years, 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 funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost every company purpose including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own 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 that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250K it’s possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. We may be able to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial well-being checks. It is not an offer or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be subject to different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You may be eligible for a company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for 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 simple. Just fill out the online application in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business credit specialist will be in touch to help you.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you submit your request in standard company time and let us utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer an answer within just an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. After you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The most efficient method would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal 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 bank statement, we’ll offer the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved in just 24 hours.
The quickest method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you upload duplicates of your banking statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of factors to determine the health of the company and the level of repayments that your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess your well-being that is your business and the extent of the repayments your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
When you make an application for one of our business financing, we will assess the risk profile the business and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates vary due to factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our company loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You are able to get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please speak to our friendly company loans experts. They will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout and 1.5% of the principal balance and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. They will be automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to instantly confirm your bank account information 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 a company owner uses an asset they own to obtain a loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a company asset such as a vehicle or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the major banks, prefer to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already have.
What do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access, however we do require a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract) the security of assets is not required. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.