FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Tell me more about Williams Landing Small Business Loans
Williams Landing unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes on the internet or over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans reference an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including managing cash flows, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory, new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About larger Williams Landing Business Loans
What is the Larger Williams Landing Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. 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 of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly all company need, including company improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It’s by taking a charge against assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been granted to individuals who own personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property granted according to the date the registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you may receive may be based on different terms.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive 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 demonstrate at minimum 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will contact you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll require the right identification documents (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD 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 credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application at standard business times and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer within just one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we may be capable of offer you with a conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to confirm your bank details online. If you send us the copies of bank statements it can take a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we usually offer a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business hours and allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to offer an answer in as little as an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount we look at a variety of variables in order to assess the health of the business as well as the amount of the repayments your company can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine the well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you make an application for one of our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile for your company and provide an individualised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, starting from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan at any point in time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company loans specialists. We will provide you with repayment details and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the principal amount remaining and any fees that remain unpaid.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. They will be automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing how we collect, use, exchange and safeguard your data, 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 make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online to offer quick responses.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner utilises an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.