FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Williamstown Small Business Loans
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Williamstown 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 that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
The application to this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum as well as other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, business renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Concerning Larger Williamstown Business Loans
What is the Larger Williamstown Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly, depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan in this amount, your business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700,000. 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 business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost all company use, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. This is as a result of an charge on assets, and may include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR permits prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted according to the date a security interest was registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document that is filed to provide notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re requesting the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. We might be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes the answer to a series of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may be eligible for an business 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 of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in quality company times and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you upload the copies of bank accounts, it may take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business times and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to offer a decision in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statement, it can take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of elements in order to assess the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments that your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we will consider a number of variables to determine your health of your business as well as the amount of repayments that your company is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for a business loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment for your business and provide you with a customised offer that includes the amount of the loan, the duration and the interest rates. A business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various factors such as the amount that is of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company is operating in, how long the business is in operation and in the event that the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and also the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the cost?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can request a credit loan with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please call our helpful business credit professionals. They will provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing payments and to work with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is of huge importance and a vital 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 sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account details online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner utilises an asset they own to get a loan. The asset may be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the big banks, tend to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing additional financing using the worth of the asset you already own.
Do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150,000 the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.