FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wildwood Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Wildwood Small Business Loans
Wildwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans have an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the amount you will have to pay, including the interest, fees and charges. Then, it is broken down into either weekly or daily payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as cash flow management, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About the Larger Wildwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Wildwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 or have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funds be utilised?
A larger company loan can be used for nearly every company reason, such as company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by taking a charge over assets, and may include the registration of this through the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business lender is not able to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property assigned depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger business loans that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you receive could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for you to qualify for unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just fill out the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How fast will I get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during quality company times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements , we’ll be able to provide a decision within an business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually provide an answer in just one hour – provided you apply during standard business time and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer an answer in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method can be make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of factors for determining what is the health that is your company and the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances the company.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine your health for your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the particulars that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you apply for our company financing, we’ll assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the money will be used for as well as the field the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and the overall well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll need to pay, and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please talk to one of our helpful business loan experts. The professionals will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout, plus 1.5 percent of the principal balance and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
The security of your personal information, as well as knowing how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is an essential part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our clients and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online, allowing us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner borrows from assets they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be either an individual property, such as the family home, or an business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to make loans secured by an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the value of what you already own.
What do I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security will never be needed. For loans over $150,000 generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security in the form an asset charge.