FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Wildwood Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wildwood Small Business Loans
Wildwood unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Wildwood Business Loans
What is the Larger Wildwood Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is important to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible 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 generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost any company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge on assets and can include registering this on the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower 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 registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants preference over private property granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit verification and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes you answering some financial well-being questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you receive could be on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in just a few minutes, and a dedicated business loan specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if loan above $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables reports.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – as long as you apply during standard business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll offer the decision within just an company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. After you’ve signed your 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. Some transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method can be ensure you apply during standard company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within one hour if you apply during normal business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we’ll be able to provide the decision in as little as one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method can be make sure you apply during standard business hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you send us documents from your account statements, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of factors that determine how much we can lend you health that is your company and the extent of payments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specifics the business.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to assess the health of the company and the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business credit, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer an individualised offer including the amount of the loan, the duration and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates vary due to variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the company operates in, how long the company has been in operation, in the event that the company has enough cash flow to support the loan, as well as the general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our company loans. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, starting from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan earlier?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful business loan experts. We will offer you with the details of your repayment along with an early payout estimate. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure you do not miss payment dates and to align your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being upfront about how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and a vital part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify 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 an company owner borrows from the assets they have to make the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to get an company loan?
For loans up to $150,000 no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we do require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.