FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Williams Landing unsecured loans provides amounts between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and funds may be available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. This business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business use, including control of cash flow business improvements, advertising for purchasing inventory or new equipment, as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Concerning Larger Williams Landing Business Loans
What is the Larger Williams Landing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business expansion opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan of this size, your company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A large business loan can be used for almost every company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or registering a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person signing the guarantee is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval that will help simplify the process. It is possible to get this done without credit checks and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval is based upon a preliminary assessment which includes you answering some financial health checks. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for an business 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’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we can often provide a response in one hour if you submit your request within standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K to $500K) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed your 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 offers have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it can take a bit longer.
How much can I 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 variables to determine your health for your company and the level of repayments that your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specifics the business.
When you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess the well-being for your company and the amount of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for one of our company loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide you with a customised proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and the interest rates. A business loan is a loan that is priced upfront which means you know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges or interest.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on several factors such as the amount that is borrowed, what business assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, the long the company has been in operation and what percentage of the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you choose to do this please call our helpful business loan experts. They will offer you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and any accrued interest at the time of early payout plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To make sure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as being clear about how we collect data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and a vital aspect 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 personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system that allows you to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner uses the assets they have to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing by using the worth of the asset you already own.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we do need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract document) Asset security will never be needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal ensure and security in the form of a charge over assets.