FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Williams Landing unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms 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 for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an instant response and have the funds in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About the Larger Williams Landing Business Loans
What is the Larger Williams Landing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at the least 12 months of operating.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used to fund almost any business need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory or 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 to access funding over $150,000. It is usually in the form of a charge over assets, which could also include the registration of this through the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives the priority of personal property assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
An affidavit is an official form of document to offer the legal claim on a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help make the process. We may be able to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you might receive could be based on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of 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 a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application within quality business times and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer in as little as the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be in a position to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in standard business times and allow us to use the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking statements it can take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements for determining how much we can lend you well-being of the company and the level of payments your business is able to afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your company.
When you submit an application for a particular amount, we consider a variety of aspects to assess your health for your business and the extent of payments your business will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for business loans with us business loans, we will assess the risk profile of your business and offer you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company operates in, how long the company has been running as well as in the event that the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and general health as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the fees?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, starting from day one. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to get a cash loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please talk to one of our helpful business loan professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and the accrued interest up to the time of the early payout in addition to 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear how we collect information, use it, and exchange it, as well as protect your information, is of paramount importance and an integral element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to security for our customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when a company owner borrows from the assets they have to secure the funding. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, you can get an individual guarantee and security that is in the form charges on assets.